The Rise and Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch, as Told Through Its Patents
The patents track the store's shift from selling gear to selling an image and lifestyle, a strategy that's common to many modern apparel brands.
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Make Knowledge, Not Widgets
Zero manufacturing employment: Coming soon to a regional economy near you.
Don’t Give in to Slacktivism, Donate to Nepal Relief Efforts Now
Research shows people are much less likely to give to disaster relief efforts long after a galvanizing "start" date.
Air Conditioners, Income, and the Changing Climate
A new study predicts growing income and increasing temperatures will boost air conditioner sales and energy consumption.
The Many Impacts of Autonomous Vehicles
New research points to the potential effect of self-driving cars on things like city space and public transit.
The Quinoa Economy
This superfood might be great for your health, but how is its soaring popularity affecting the people responsible for farming it?
How Do You Make a Living, Session Guitarist?
Noah Davis talks to Ron Zabrocki about how the music business has changed, why he writes for Guitar World, and the value of saying no.
Boston Versus Silicon Valley: Advantage Beantown
A few decades ago, Silicon Valley beat out Boston for tech dominance. Today, Boston is emerging as the epicenter of a new economic era.
The Stalled Engine of Social Mobility
The second generation has historically done better than their parents, who often arrived in America with little. But if their prospects are limited by an unequal economy, those gains are in danger of stagnating or even reversing.